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1

Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar and the butter with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until soft and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients except 3 tablespoons sugar until well blended.

2

Place 3 tablespoons sugar in small bowl. Shape dough by tablespoonfuls into balls; roll in sugar. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 2 inches apart.

3

Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Expert Tips

For even baking, make sure balls of dough are the same shape and size.